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The Special Education Area Council kicked off their meeting this year on 9/14 at the NCOC campus. We had representation from 14 component school districts and BOCES staff at our first meeting of the year!

The kids get mad at me when I forget to post thier amazing creations. Gotta love those NCOC culinary students ONC BOCES comfort food at it best- 100% homemade is always best

Can you smell this picture? Students at NCOC Culinary ONC BOCES making home made bread!

ONC BOCES legislative committee met with Peter Oberacker today to discuss the impact of state funding on our rural schools. Proposed foundation aid cuts by Governor Kathy Hochul would be devastating to our students and their futures. We appreciate his attention, commitment, and support!

Last week, ONC BOCES Staff Developers, alongside the Regional Partnership Center, spearheaded an engaging dialogue on literacy, emphasizing the Science of Reading. Over 40 administrators and literacy leaders actively participated, enriching the conversation!

BOCES of New York presents key legislative and budget priorities for the 2024 budget.

ONC BOCES Central Business Office held its first Winter Summit for superintendents, treasurers, business managers, and CBO staff to share ideas, best practices, and pertinent information.

We had great PD opportunities at last week's Conference Day! *Trauma-Informed Teaching training *Brain Architecture Game *Identifying vehicles suitable for providing students with the opportunity to obtain their CDL A license

Senior Mechatronics students had a visit from Advisory Member, Luke Anderson, from Bartell Machinery. They discussed their prototype, mechanical systems, automation, robotic controls, and recruitment.

It's a great day for the NCOC CULINARY students ONC BOCES to working on their grilling skills.

Congratulations to ONC BOCES Mechatronics Program for taking 3rd place at the NYSID CREATE Competition! The students competed against engineering college students from across the NYS. They developed a prototype crimping machine for Creekside Industries/ARC Otsego.

Grateful for the strong support of our component districts in passing our administrative budget unanimously. Your trust & collaboration are the foundation of our success in providing educational opportunities for our students. Thank you for believing in our vision!

Are you leading with empathy? A great question that takes better understanding and lots of reflection. Thank you to Ms. Ashley Amos, Special Education Director at ONC BOCES for presenting on this topic at a statewide NYSBBO meeting. ASBO New York

Dave Morell, New Visions Engineering Instructor & students Izaiah & Vincent represented the Engineering program at the BOCES Expo in the NY State Legislative Office Building. They showcased our program's value to state leaders among 30 BOCES exhibits.

Last week's Principals Retreat included engaging sessions on adult learning theory and designing professional development, presentations on legal topics, and an insightful talk on AI!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for ONC BOCES! It's everything ONC BOCES in your pocket. Download for Android: aptg.co/F_Qkdt Download for iPhone: aptg.co/P762js

Yesterday, we welcomed our class of 34 Practical Nursing students at A.O. Fox Hospital in partnership with the Bassett Healthcare Network!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at ONC BOCES!

ONC, DCMO, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick, and industry/community partners discussed NYSED's regionalization initiative. Dr. Catherine Huber led a panel sharing insights on shaping the future of education in the region.

ONC BOCES Legislative Committee met with Senator Oberacker's office today to advocate for public school funding.